WHAT’S ON

What’s on in Congleton!

Dates for your Diary

DECEMBER

FROM TUESDAY 5TH JUNE 2018

Congleton Museum EXHIBITION ‘A THOROUGHLY MODERN WOMAN’ – ELIZABETH WOLSTENHOLME ELMY. Congleton Campaigner for Women’s Rights, a major figure in the Suffrage movement and worked closely with the Pankhurst’s and Millicent Fawcett. She was involved in setting up a rigorous system of education for girls that would allow them eventually to attend University and it was as Headmistress of a school in Moody Hall that she first came to Congleton in 1867. Exhibition at Congleton Museum, Market Square, CW12 1ET. Tel: 01260 276360.

TUESDAY 27th NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER; TUESDAY 4TH – SUNDAY 9TH

FRIDAY 14TH – SUNDAY 16TH, FRIDAY 21ST – SUNDAY 23RD DECEMBER

Tatton Park ‘FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD’ at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN. The Mansion will be decorated throughout with special lighting and seasonal music from the grandeur of the State Rooms through to the Servants Quarters, with a special festive treat awaiting you at the end! Mansion open 11.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. (last admission 3.00 p.m.). Admission prices £10.00 (Adults), £6.00 (Children 4-15 years)), Mansion entry prices also apply to National Trust members, and car park charges apply £7.00 per car. For further details Tel: 01625 374400 or go to www.tattonpark.org.uk

The National Trust YULETIDE CELEBRATIONS – Discover how a Tudor Family would have traditionally celebrated Christmas. Saturdays and Sundays there will be Live Music, Storytelling and Jesters to entertain you; during the week wander throughout the displays and decorations to learn more about the festivities. At Little Moreton Hall, Nr. Congleton, CW12 4SD. Open 11.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. this event is free but normal admission charges apply. For further details Tel: 01260 272018 or go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/little-moreton-hall

SATURDAY 8TH – SUNDAY 23RD DECEMBER

Cheshire East Rangers ELF HUNT at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve, Davenport Lane, Brereton, CW12 4SU. Some Elves are loose in the Nature Reserve; can you find them all and collect their names? Maps available from the Visitor Centre from 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. daily. For further details Tel: 01477 534115. *Please note: wear suitable clothing and footwear, ideal for Families and accompanied Children, Car Park charge.

St. John’s Community Centre XMAS BUFFET DANCE with music by Chris Francis. At St. John’s Community Centre, Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12 2ES, from 7.30 – 10.30 p.m. For further details Tel: 01260 277684/271103.

Congleton Youth Orchestra CHRISTMAS CONCERT featuring Christmas Favourites Sleigh Ride, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, Troika and featuring The Finlandia, selections from The Nutcracker, Lawrence of Arabia, Bridge on the River Kwai and many more. Starting at 7.30 p.m. in the Town Hall, High Street, Congleton, CW12 1BN. Tickets Adults – £7.00, Children under 16 years of age – £3.00, available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre in the Town Hall, Tel: 01260 271095.

8.00 p.m. Tickets for non-members £16.00 each, available from The Print Room, Holmes Chapel or on-line at www.themusicsociety.org.uk for details on joining the Society visit the web site.

WEDNESDAY 5TH

Cheshire East Libraries THE SONG CAFÉ – Join us for Music, Reminiscing, Chatting and a Sing-a-Long over Tea and Coffee. At Congleton Library, Market Square, CW12 1ET from 10.00 – 11.30 a.m. Free all welcome.

Congleton Museum PAS FINDS DAY (Portable Antiquities Scheme) at Congleton Museum, Market Square, CW12 1ET from 10.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Bring along any objects which you wish to have identified and recorded on www.finds.org.uk/database including metal finds, flint and pottery which are more than 300 years old; please bring along grid reference/find spot of the object in order that a record can be made. For further details Tel: 0151 478 4259 or E-Mail: vanessa.oakden@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Tatton Park LANTERN PARADE Light Father Christmas’ route as he glides in on his Santa Sleigh to visit the Stableyard, buy a Lantern from the Gift Shop or make your own (instructions on the web site). Starts at 6.00 p.m. at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN. Normal admission charges apply including car park charge £7.00. For further details Tel: 01625 374400 or go to www.tattonpark.org.uk

SATURDAY 8TH

St. James’ Church COFFEE MORNING in the Meeting Room, Congleton Library, Market Street, CW12 1BP. In aid of St. James’ Church, Congleton.

WEDNESDAY 12TH

Congleton History Society Monthly Meeting – SHORT TALKS & PROJECT UPDATES presented by members of the Society. In the Library Meeting Room, Market Street, Congleton, CW12 1BP starting at 7.30 p.m. For further details on joining the Society contact The Secretary, Tel: 01260 274736 or E-Mail: congletonhistory@gmail.com

THURSDAY 13TH

Congleton Writers’ Forum SOLSTICE AND CELEBRATION – A Seasonal Reading from Congleton Writers’ Forum. From 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. at The Old Saw Mill, Back River Street, (off Antrobus Street), Congleton, CW12 1HJ. Tickets £6.00 each (including refreshments, Bar available) available from the Old Saw Mill or from the Writers’ Forum Tel: 07929 111305.

Parish of Congleton On behalf of Churches Together in Congleton – CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A LOVED ONE – A Service of Remembrance for those for whom Christmas will be missing someone special. At St. Peter’s Church, Chapel Street, Congleton, CW12 4AB starting at 3.30 p.m.

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otice. It is therefore advisable to check with the organisers that the event is going ahead before attending. Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this publication, and every attempt made to present up-to-date and accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. Cheshire East Council will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any inaccuracy or error within these pages.

Christmas Cooking Course (Click to enlarge).

Dementia Friendly Activities (Click to enlarge)

Afternoon Tea at The Old Saw Mill

Dementia Friendly Service at United Reformed Church, 3rd Thursday of every month.

New edition of the Get Involved Booklet!

Download the Get Involved Leaflet, a glossary of voluntary community groups and organisations in and around Congleton.